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Motu Beachfront Art Villas

4.0 star property

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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lagoon View | View from room
Concierge desk
Books, video library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Titikaveka Beach, Rarotonga
  • Place, Takitumu Conservation Area
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Tikioki Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Matutu Brewing Company
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, Garden View | Living area

Studio, Garden View

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Books, video library

Premium Villa, 1 Bedroom, Beachfront

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Beachfront

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Books, video library

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lagoon View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Rarotonga

With a stay at Motu Beachfront Art Villas in Rarotonga (Tapere of Titikaveka), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Muri Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens. .This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Takitumu Conservation Area and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Tikioki Beach.

What's nearby

  • Takitumu Conservation Area - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tikioki Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Matutu Brewing Company - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Turoa Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Motu Beachfront Art Villas

Adults-only beachfront hotel with outdoor pool
Motu Beachfront Art Villas offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. A pillow menu is available. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Motu Beachfront Art Villas.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 10 per hour)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 10 per hour)

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling
  • Video library
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Low-height bed
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Built in 1999
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - June 2020
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 250
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 250
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (6:00 AM - 5:30 AM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 100.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 10 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 10 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 250 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 250 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 100.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 3648/2017

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Royale Takitumu
Royale Takitumu Villas
Royale Takitumu Villas Hotel
Royale Takitumu Villas Hotel Rarotonga
Royale Takitumu Villas Rarotonga
Takitumu
Takitumu Villas
Royale Takitumu Hotel Rarotonga
Royale Takitumu Hotel
Royale Takitumu Rarotonga
Royale Takitumu Resort Rarotonga
Royale Takitumu Resort
Royale Takitumu Hotel Titikaveka
Royale Takitumu Rarotonga
Motu
Royale Takitumu
Motu Beachfront Art Rarotonga
Motu Beachfront Art Villas Hotel
Motu Beachfront Art Villas Rarotonga
Motu Beachfront Art Villas Hotel Rarotonga

Motu Beachfront Art Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous play to stay. Beautiful villas, stunning location and a short walk to some great restaurants. Staff are friendly and helpful and we loved the breakfast supplies, newspapers and pastries. Looking forward to going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at Motu and would highly recommend staying there! The outlook and views are amazing and we had everything we needed for a very enjoyable stay. The staff were fantastic and the personal touches were much appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location , great beach and wonderful amenities / staff.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juoping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything at Motu. It was small and intimate. Adults only. Very private. Immaculately clean villas and the whole property. Wonderful hospitality, with thoughtful surprise extras. Great locality to shopping and nearby restaurants. Fabulous, friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We made a last minute decision to spend a few days in Rarotonga on our way to New Zealand. Motu Beachfront Villas turned it into one of the best vacation decisions ever. The property is immaculate and our villa gorgeous. We were met by the lovely Mii who immediately made us feel welcome. We were so appreciative of our upgraded villa complete with everything we needed - even snorkel equipment and food in the fridge. Mii even took us to the grocery to get the rest of the things we needed. There are several restaurants in walking distance and a car rental right next door should you need it. The beach at Motu is beautiful with great snorkeling, kayaks are available as well, even a clear kayak if you're not a snorkeler. The pool and bar area are wonderful, too. We were sad we could not have stayed longer. We met another couple who were spending a month at Motu and we could easily see why. Motu is a slice of paradise and Mii a warm and beautiful hostess.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was magic, staff were super friendly and helpful, loved the idea of the honesty bar
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing in every way!

We had the pleasure of spending just over a week at Motu and we already cannot wait to come back! Everything was amazing from the villa, to the view, and all of the staff (especially Queen Kiki the resort cat). :)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional Experience!

We left Motu Beach a few days ago - the service, cleanliness, location and ambiance and airport transfers are outstanding. They added some very special touches at no extra charge for my girlfriend’s birthday! I’ve traveled for a living for 30 years and stayed in thousands of hotels. This is one of the best. I misplaced my car keys on the property and Mii was incredibly diligent in helping us find them. Turns out I left them in the refrigerator!!! Last Monday Polynesian car rental opened a new location next door to Motu Art Villas - I was its first customer! Book your free airport transfers through Motu and rent your car next door at Polynesian for 20% off - too easy! Great location for swimming, snorkeling, walking. New grocery store + gas station to open across the street soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy our stay at Motu Villas. Friendly and helpful team who look after the guests, great surroundings on a wonderful island, what's not to love.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not only is the spot one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen but there is so much thoughtfulness about the accommodations, from snorkeling gear and delicious food supplied on arrival to instantaneous friendly help with restaurants, e-bikes and even finding a way to watch the World Series. Way to go, Tim & Lucile!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Management & staff were wonderful, thoughtful touches with the newspaper delivered each morning & breakfast supplied on Sunday, Our bungalow was absolute beach front and very private, the best holiday by a long shot we have ever had.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the privacy, beach and facilities.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurizio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole staff was extremely friendly. The room was like a little apartment well furnished. The location was great for snorkelling. We had a great welcoming with fresh fruit and vegetables, vine and beers in the fridge. Any thing to have a self-breakfast was provided.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mairi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend Motu Villas. Small place with only 11 villas, it is very peaceful, and an amazing location right on the beach with amazing snorkelling and sea life straight off the beach. All the staff are super friendly. Thanks to Lucile, Tim & Mii, who were happy for a chat any time. Villa was very spacious with separate bedroom, and fully equipped kitchen. We had fresh fruit, bread, eggs, milk, butter, jam & honey on our arrival. We grabbed some supplies in Avarua CITC supermarket and that was our breakfast/lunch sorted for the week. Hired a car for a few days and also got the bus a few times. Walking distance to Little Polynesian, Moana Sands & Charlies for dinner. Borrowed the e-bikes and biked around the island one day (32km) – well worth it. Lovely pool & self-service bar. Will definitely come back here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motu is my favourite place on the planet. The villas are perfect, and to lay on the sun longer out the front looking at the shy through the palms, then out over the crystal aqua water is absolute bliss.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siegfried

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful place to stay! Managers Lucile, Tim and Mii and the rest of the staff were so accommodating and friendly and kept the place looking immaculate at any time of the day. Read the back story of the whole place and could see the love and passion poured in to the place. Would definitely recommend to anyone to stay at Motu.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margareta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and very relaxing with lovely staff and everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a property! E-bikes, kayaks, and great snorkeling just steps away from our villa. The service was incredible!

10/10 Excellent

Cat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful place to stay. Snorkelling on your doorstep is some of the best on the island. The e-bikes were great, we used them almost every day to get around the island. The outlook over the lagoon is beautiful and so relaxing. The staff are super friendly and helpful with lots of generous little touches that just bring this experience up a level. Absolutely can’t fault the place and we’d definitely stay again when we come back to Rarotonga.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

K M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motu is beautiful. It’s the most relaxing place I’ve ever been. Sitting on the sun lounges overlooking the lagoon, book in hand was bliss. The snorkelling in the lagoon was magical. The villas were stunning, and all the staff lovely. It’s a slice of paradise
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023